George Jessel

George Jessel

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1898-04-03
Deathday: 1981-05-23 (83 years old)

Biography

George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer.

Filmography

all 62

Movies 47

self 26

TV Shows 15

Producer 12

Writer 4

Narrator 3

Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy

Sid & Judy (2019)

Movie
George Jessel
The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream

Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)

Movie
Himself - Witness
Reds

Reds (1981)

Movie
5
Himself
Diary of a Young Comic

Diary of a Young Comic (1979)

Movie
Vega$

Vega$ (1978)

TV
Awards Announcer
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)

Movie
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)

Movie
George Jessel
The Phynx

The Phynx (1970)

Movie
The Presence
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969)

Movie
MC Grammy Awards
Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls (1967)

Movie
8
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

TV
5
Mr. Fessel
The Busy Body

The Busy Body (1967)

Movie
Self
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
The Pierre Berton Show

The Pierre Berton Show (1962)

TV
Self - Co-Host / Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
Startime

Startime (1959)

TV
George Jessel
Juke Box Rhythm

Juke Box Rhythm (1959)

Movie
Narrator
Wonders of Puerto Rico

Wonders of Puerto Rico (1958)

Movie
Narrator
Wonders of Chicago

Wonders of Chicago (1958)

Movie
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)

TV
George Jessel
Beau James

Beau James (1957)

Movie
Commentator
Wonders of New Orleans

Wonders of New Orleans (1957)

Movie
Self
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show (1956)

TV
Self
The Jimmy Durante Show

The Jimmy Durante Show (1954)

TV
Narrator
Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today (1953)

Movie
Self - Host
The Comeback Story

The Comeback Story (1953)

TV
Producer
Tonight We Sing

Tonight We Sing (1953)

Movie
Producer
The I Don't Care Girl

The I Don't Care Girl (1953)

Movie
Producer
Bloodhounds of Broadway

Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952)

Movie
Producer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952)

Movie
Producer
Golden Girl

Golden Girl (1951)

Movie
Producer
Anne of the Indies

Anne of the Indies (1951)

Movie
Producer
Meet Me After the Show

Meet Me After the Show (1951)

Movie
George Jessel
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program (1950)

TV
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)

TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?

What's My Line? (1950)

TV
Producer
Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Dark (1949)

Movie
Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949)

Movie
Writer
You're My Everything

You're My Everything (1949)

Movie
Producer
When My Baby Smiles at Me

When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948)

Movie
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6
Producer
Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley (1947)

Movie
Writer
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947)

Movie
Producer
The Dolly Sisters

The Dolly Sisters (1945)

Movie
Master of Ceremonies
Four Jills in a Jeep

Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)

Movie
George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen (1943)

Movie
Songs
Vivacious Lady

Vivacious Lady (1938)

Movie
Writer
Professional Soldier

Professional Soldier (1935)

Movie
George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934)

Movie
Writer
Private Jones

Private Jones (1933)

Movie
George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931)

Movie
George
It Might Be Worse

It Might Be Worse (1931)

Movie
Morris Rosen
Politics

Politics (1930)

Movie
Luigi
Love, Live & Laugh

Love, Live & Laugh (1929)

Movie
Minstrel Show Performer
Happy Days

Happy Days (1929)

Movie
Georgie Jessel
Lucky Boy

Lucky Boy (1929)

Movie
Johnny Ginsberg
Ginsberg the Great

Ginsberg the Great (1927)

Movie
Izzy Murphy
Sailor Izzy Murphy

Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927)

Movie
Isadore 'Izzy' Goldberg, posing as I. Patrick Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy

Private Izzy Murphy (1926)

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.39
Based on 90.3 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1898-04-03

Deathday
1981-05-23 (83 years old)

Birth Place
The Bronx, United States of America

Relationships
Lois Andrews (1940-01-01 - 1943-01-01), Norma Talmadge (1934-01-01 - 1939-01-01)

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award


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